salary$128,920 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Waco, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$100,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,880per year
Jobs in the area210people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Waco?
Cheap. Rent of $1,349 a month takes 12.6% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Waco, TX?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Waco, TX area is $128,920 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $100,590 and $163,880.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Waco?
Typical rent of $1,349 a month takes 12.6% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Waco, TX metro area.